The ancient forests, lush jungles and sweeping plains of India are home to some of the most extraordinary and rare wild animals in the world. There are also more than 500 wildlife sanctuaries, 18 bio-reserves and more than 120 national parks which shelter a variety of amazing, nearly-extinct wildlife species. Here are some of the most beautiful among them!
Bengal tiger
This big cat is the national animal of both India and Bangladesh, with 70% of the world’s Bengal tigers living in the tropical forests, swamps and grass jungles of the former.
Black buck
In recent years, the number of black bucks, or Indian antelopes has drastically declined due to poaching and habitat destruction. Still, they can be found in large numbers in the plains of India.
Lion tailed macaque
The lion-tailed macaque can be found in isolated pockets of the Western Ghats mountain range.
Snow leopard
This beautiful, thick-furred leopard lives in the rocky region of the Himalayas. Fun fact: snow leopards can’t roar.
Indian flying fox
Unlike its cousins, the Indian flying fox feeds mainly on nectar and fruits.
Greater one-horned rhinoceros
The greater one-horned rhinoceros, found in India in Nepal, are one of the world’s most vulnerable species to poaching.
